Access Bank to Honour ‘Power of 100’ Awardees at 2025 International Women’s Day Conference
Access Bank, a leading financial institution dedicated to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, has announced that it will be recognizing the distinguished Power of 100 awardees at its upcoming International Women’s Day (IWD) Conference.
Scheduled for March 28, 2025, this landmark event will celebrate the achievements of exceptional women who have demonstrated remarkable leadership, innovation, and impact across various industries in Africa.
The Power of 100 initiative is part of Access Bank’s ongoing commitment to recognizing and supporting women who are driving change, breaking barriers, and creating opportunities for others. These outstanding individuals have made significant contributions to business, entrepreneurship, social development, and advocacy, aligning with this year’s IWD theme: Accelerate Action.
Speaking on the upcoming event, Chizoma Okoli, Deputy Managing Director of Access Bank, expressed excitement for the celebration, stating:
“At Access Bank, we believe in the power of women to drive progress and transformation in society. The Power of 100 awardees represent a diverse group of trailblazers whose resilience, passion, and dedication inspire the next generation of female leaders. We are honoured to celebrate them at this year’s International Women’s Day Conference.”
Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, Head of Women Banking, reaffirmed Chizoma’s sentiments, adding that the conference will feature:
✅ Insightful panel discussions
✅ Keynote addresses from industry leaders
✅ Networking opportunities
✅ An awards ceremony to honour the Power of 100 recipients
She emphasized the bank’s commitment to gender inclusion, leadership, and economic empowerment for women, stating:
“The Access Bank International Women’s Day event will serve as a platform to encourage dialogue on gender inclusion, leadership, and economic empowerment. Through our flagship ‘W’ Initiative, we have consistently championed financial inclusion, capacity building, and business growth for women across Africa.”
Access Bank remains committed to fostering an enabling environment where women can thrive and make a lasting impact in their respective fields.
